Second Annual "The Best..."

Retail

The Best, F'Real shake Takeout concept I’ve seen in the last yearWe’ve had outstanding success with the F’real classic milkshakes, fruit smoothies and frozen cappuccinos. We have had good sales since we opened this in our Munchy Mart c-store in September.—Hal Brown, director of dining services, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colo.

The best retail concept I’ve seenWegmans Retail Food Service. From the focus on local farms, to being one of Fortune’s top 100 companies to work for in the USA, they always strive for excellence. They have the best varietyof any supermarket. They have an eatery where you can get pizza, made-to-order subs, a pasta bar, carving station and a great salad bar. Their selection of freshly made, take-home dinners for busy families is fantastic. Plus, they are really involved in each community they are in.—Mark Bordeau, senior director of foodservice, Broome-Tioga BOCES, Binghamton, N.Y.

The best retail menu item we’ve developed Our most popular deli item is a wrap station with the bread base coming from lavosh.—Shawn LaPean, executive director, Cal Dining, University of California, Berkeley

City officials are weighing changes to school menus less than one year after earlier changes drew parent criticism. Officials say those menu changes were not final, and an advisory board is suggesting healthier, fresher dishes and a more expansive in-class breakfast program.